Scholastic Book Fair Hiring for Warehouse Inventory Specialist, F (Baton Rouge, LA) at Baton Rouge, LA Full Time

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• Responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities within assigned branch

• Develop mastery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and operate as the Branch Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Responsible for maintaining inventory integrity within assigned branch
• Ensure branch is in compliance with Inventory Status Metrics
• Analyze Inventory Status and WMS Status results for process deficiencies and training opportunities
• In conjunction with Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor, develop plans to correct substandard performance
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested; specifically, but not limited to direction provided from the Inventory Control Supervisor, Branch Managers or Corporate Leaders

• Maintain confidentiality relative to pricing, promotion, distribution, inventory, customer lists and financial reports
• Oversee accuracy of Inbound Receipts and Outbound Shipments
• Oversee and/or conduct cycle counts to include task driven counts, user initiated counts (random) and specific title requested counts

Broadly research & resolve inventory variances

Independently identify root causes of variances and collaborate with Branch Management to prevent recurrences

• Execute Inventory Control Alerts (ICA’s) timely and accurately
• Execute and/or oversee timely shipments of branch transfers
• Follow Corporate processes for donations, damages and destructions
• Oversee Monitor Process (if applicable) ensuring accuracy of data and completion of required monitors by fair type, by phase
• Ensure line sets are completed accurately and timely to include but not limited to: Mainline Schematic TitlesSupplemental TitlesAll marketing materials and signage

Schematic Changes

• Monitor and Manage On-Sale Date titles to ensure they are released at the correct time
• Proactively and independently identify potential inventory shortages and communicate to Branch Manager
• Support regionally prescribed methods for fulfilling backordered titles
• Ensure Physical Inventory activity is executed according to documented processes
• Ensure inventory is utilized as directed for Warehouse Sale Events
• Ability to effectively communicate with branch, regional and corporate leaders
• Ability to proactively identify key issues and patterns from partial or conflicting data and provide recommended solutions
• Act as a formal and informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance

• Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

• Must have a High school diploma or (GED) equivalent
• Prefer 2-years inventory experience with a distribution company, in an inventory related position, with developed specialized skills through job-related training
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong problem solving skills and detail orientation, with a high level of accuracy
• Must be able to completes work with a limited degree of supervision
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on an unassisted basis, repetitively
• Previous experience/certification of power equipment operation preferred. Certification on all company equipment required
• Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced distribution center environment
• Proficiency in computer spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (Word) required
• Familiarity with computerized Inventory location systems is preferred
• Working knowledge of inventory scanner systems is preferred
• Occasional travel may be required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Inventory control: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location